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These photos were taken in 1998 in the city of Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. The IVC was an event created and organized by Sergio Batarelli, which launched several national and international idols in the sport, such as:

- Ismail Ismail

- Amaury Bitetti

- Mike Van Arshdale

- David Beneteau

- Ebenezer Braga

- The Peter

- Jorge Patino Macaco

- Wander Braga

- Joil de Oliveira

- The "Pedro"

- Pelé Landi

Fights were held in a ring. Headbutts were permitted, as were kicks to the head, and participants forwent wearing gloves. At that time there was not a lot of money in the MMA -- one fought for honor and love of the sport.